"Using accounting and technology expertise to help organizations achieve their mission."
As an accounting professional with broad business knowledge and a comprehensive background in technology, I have deep proficiency in a variety of industries gained in global and entrepreneurial organizations. Serving the needs of clients, I have consistently developed and deployed solutions with measurable results. I am seeking an organization in which to invest my skills and experience.
A sampling of the skills and experiences I offer are: technical expertise in the science of accounting gained in my career progression from cost accountant to controller; the use of new technologies to improve the process of providing relevant, accurate and timely information; and international experience necessary to compete in the global economy.
A gap exists in my accounting career. For reasons I will gladly discuss in conversation, family issues arose which I chose to address. As evidence of my dedication to continuous learning, I continue my professional education and remain informed on profession and industry developments and trends. My experience in technology and international business directed me to in-depth study of XBRL and the convergence of GAAP and IFRS. If these initiatives come to fruition, as some expect, I am positioned to provide counsel on these issues to my employer and clients.
A summary of my qualifications, professional experience and accomplishments follows.
Success in business requires adaptability, creativity, innovation, and persistence. Combining these capabilities with my career experiences, I've contributed to the successes of organizations. I request the opportunity to demonstrate the contributions I can make to your organization and clients.
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QUALIFICATIONS
PROFILE: Vast and varied experience in corporate accounting and finance, consulting and technology. Accounting and finance experience includes operational responsibilities (accounting, finance, compliance, governance, human resources, legal, capital, facilities) from staff to executive in corporate and entrepreneurial environments. Consulting experience encompasses selection, project and client management, and implementation of technology solutions to optimize finance-related operations.
FINANCE: Introduced and optimized financial processes and implemented technologies to drive costs and time out of the supply chain in manufacturing and service environments. Established finance methodologies to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and increase the integrity of the organization's assets.
EXECUTIVE: Delivered business-driven solutions in challenging growth and turnaround environments for domestic and international organizations.
TECHNOLOGY: Managed implementations of enterprise and process applications that solved complex business problems, supported the organization's mission, and delivered immediate and long-term benefits.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DELOITTE CONSULTING, Chicago, IL 1997-2002
Leading global professional services organization.
Manager 2000-2002
Senior Consultant 1998-2000
Consultant 1997-1998
Finance consultant in the Enterprise Applications practice serving clients in the following industries: Automotive, Oil and Gas, Process and Industrial Products, and Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure.
Finance team lead for proof of concept for regional upstream oil and gas company. Developed information models, use cases, technical architecture diagrams and system configuration specifications. Project resulted in Oracle 11i finance and JD Edwards inventory implementation.
--Designed general ledger and financial reports in conjunction with company's move to Economic Value Added reporting and Executive Compensation initiative.
--Designed Web-based end-user training and reference module using Oracle Tutor process maps modified to the client's process model.
Managed implementation of Baan (v5.0) financial software for mid-market industrial products client. Project responsibilities included project and client management, configuration, integration with Hyperion Enterprise, legacy data migration strategy, development and delivery of end-user training and post-implementation support. Successfully completed in 89 days, implementation was third worldwide of version 5.0.
--Designed and managed development of integrated add-on module to record and report dollar value tax LIFO.
--Financial closing cycle reduced by 3 days, 2 months post-implementation.
--Data migrated from legacy systems at 99% accuracy for accounts receivable and 100% for accounts payable.
Managed finance team in re-implementation of an incomplete Baan enterprise application implementation for a hospitality and leisure industry client. Project consisted of analyzing and mapping current and future states of business processes, converting processes into software specific models, and deploying new process models.
--Financial closing cycle reduced 7 days.
--Reported and actual inventory balanced for first time since initial implementation.
--Models were deployed as training tools, reducing learning curve by 20%.
--Resulting from success of re-implementation, client requested business case for implementation of application at affiliated companies, an additional $300,000 billing.
Authored proprietary best practice finance process models for process and industrial products, and oil and gas industries. Models are utilized to accelerate the implementation of enterprise wide software applications.
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NCM INTERNATIONAL, INC., Arlington Heights, IL 1988-1997
Point-of-sale merchandising and premium marketing organization. $8-$20 million annual revenue.
CFO 1991-1997
President, Orient Direct 1992-1997
Controller 1988-1997
Directed all financial, administrative, information technology and legal functions of the organization serving the automotive, chemical coatings, and consumer products industries.
Defined, developed and administered an Employee Assistance program which resulted in a 10% annual reduction in health-care costs and increase in employee retention.
Replaced disparate software and manual reporting systems with an integrated software solution. Re-engineered "order to cash" process by introducing a "best practices" model, modifying processes to fit company and industry business practices.
--Working capital requirements decreased 12% mainly attributable to inventory reduction.
--Accounts payable discounts taken increased 25%, days payables outstanding decreased 33%.
--Days sales outstanding decreased 15%.
--Transformation allowed re-allocation of 4% of headcount from overhead to revenue processes.
--Line of credit extended $2.5 million with no increase in collateral and borrowing rate reduced 75 basis points.
Designed, developed and implemented GAAP financial recording, reporting and process controls using the aforementioned software.
--Financial closing and reporting period reduced to 7 days from 15.
--Replaced annual budgeting process with 12 month rolling forecast planning updated monthly.
--Reduced legal fees 15%
--Reduced audit and tax fees 20%.
--Decreased by 10 days audit of financial statements and tax return preparation.
Managed establishment of the organization's administrative and financial (IAS compliant) operations in Indonesia and Singapore (Orient Direct) in a challenging political environment. Implemented process-reporting systems for Pacific Rim manufacturing facilities and integrated with NCM's business reporting system.
--Days to invoice reduced by 50%
--Invoices settled 3 days after shipment, reduced from 12.
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SUMMARY OF EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE
ALLIED SIGNAL INC., FLEXONICS DIV., Bartlett, IL 1981-1988
Division of international conglomerate, $16-$35 million annual revenue.
Financial Accountant 1985-1988
Payroll Accountant 1982-1985
Senior Accountant 1981-1985
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CHAMPION BLOWER & FORGE, Roselle, IL 1981
Privately held industrial fan and blower manufacturer, $3-$6 million annual revenue.
Assistant Controller
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SCM INTERNATIONAL, INC., GLIDDEN DIV., Chicago, IL 1979-1981
Chemical coatings division of global conglomerate, $35-$60 million annual revenue
General Accounting Supervisor 1979-1981
Cost Accountant 1979
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EDUCATION
Elmhurst College, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 1984
Northwestern University, Civil Engineering, 1971-1974
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1986
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society |
